University of Houston
Benefits Specialist
🇺🇸 Clear Lake, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Human Resources
🗓️ October 28th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Administers Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) benefits and coordinates related leave programs.
- Acts as liaison to insurance and retirement carriers, managing employee elections and claims.
- Provides benefit-related information during new employee orientation and training sessions.
- Assists employees with workers' compensation claims and files necessary forms.
- Processes tuition reimbursement, college release, fitness release, and Wellness Leave programs.
- Requires bachelor's degree and at least three years of benefits, retirement, or leave administration experience.
- Preferred qualifications include experience in higher education or state agencies, HRIS (e.g., PeopleSoft) experience, and bilingual English/Spanish skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems with strong organizational and communication skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of FMLA, Workers Compensation, and related federal and state laws.
- Expected to maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive information, and work independently with initiative.
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